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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat a Greene county weekly and semi weekly newspaper founded in 1861 lists editor W L Slinkard and prices: one year in advance 1.50, six months 0.75, single copies 0.05. Subscriptions payable in advance and advertise by line rates. enters second class mail at Bloomfield Indiana with telephone 80.
Three members of the county board and over fifty precinct workers serve without pay to support the war. The text urges all citizens to contribute, noting those not fighting may aid by supplying provisions and production, stressing patriotism over pay.
The piece questions if the United States can outpace submarine losses to sustain wartime tonnage. Secretary Lane notes 400 000 tons sunk weekly, with global ship totals under 50 million tons and wartime losses high. It argues faster construction and increased production are essential to avoid severe shortages and defeat.
Venizelos writes that liberal Greeks reject the king and pledge to support the United States. He lauds the President's war aims and says the Star Spangled Banner represents humanity's ideal. He trusts Greeks in the U S will win strong American sympathy.
Fragmentary local notice lists a residence phone 84 and town phone 218 for Fred Gray and an unclear instruction about readiness to attack once a line is completed. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or action.
Brian Hooker argues in the Century that film can vivify history turning dates and names into a vivid pageant. He envisions ancient wars, legends, and famous figures reborn on screen with seeing is believing as cinema verifies history fable and romance.
The piece claims population shifts from rural Japan to cities lower physical and mental well being. It cites Y M C A worker J Merle Davis and a factory expert who say factory life corrupts and injures workers, with tuberculosis rising as a toll of industrial conditions.
A flag maker cites soaring demand for Old Glory amid wartime business boom. He warns scarce bunting materials and dye shortages may curb supply, with higher prices, pricier poles from lumber shortages, and cast iron brackets rising as workers shift to munitions.
A mobile film unit from the state health department tours counties to teach hygiene and sanitation. A railway car serves as a small cinema with a lecturer and operator presenting free shows in each community. After each stop the car returns weeks later with new programs to reinforce disease prevention lessons.
French clergy face conscription and many Protestant ministers wives fill gaps by preaching on Sundays teaching catechism visiting the sick and conducting funerals. English Nonconformity wives also fill roles as husbands serve as army chaplains or combatants.
Dialogue shows a child asking if the mother is as old as Aunt Maria. The mother replies Aunt Maria is ten years older. The child then accuses the mother of selfishness for taking all of the children and denying Aunt Maria first choice as the eldest.
Chicago mayor sparks national ire by refusing to invite French envoys claiming residents are not American. Critics including ex Secretary Dickerson and Theodore Roosevelt condemn the move as unpatriotic while praising loyalty of German Americans and other groups.
An editorial warns of a 130 million bushel shortage of wheat rye barley and oats stressing democracy hinges on adequate food. It urges readers to plant and raise their own food while planting season lasts noting bread beans meats and potatoes will be costly for daily wage earners.
Morning service at 10:30 will focus on America and Her World Responsibility with intense patriotism and missionary reach. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 and the evening sermon at 7:30 offers strong music and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Sunday school next Sunday at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 sermon exposition of the 40th Psalm Epworth League at 6 30 Prof Edmonson leader Evening message on Buddhism Special music at each service May 13 Mothers Day observed with sermon and music at morning hour No service except Epworth League in evening due to Baccalaureate at Presbyterian church Spelling Bee on Acts with prize winners Velma Cassidy Merrill Smith Clyde Parsons Bernice Ritter Mary O Neal Amy Pringle grand prize to be decided Rev G W Horn judge Standard Bearers to hold annual Thank offering meeting at Mrs Amy Pringle home All members requested to attend
The Shelbyville Indiana preacher Rev S Holmes Wood will occupy the pulpit of the local Baptist church Sunday morning, delivering a sermon to the congregation.
A notice invites attendees to an evening event on May 6 with cordial invitations extended to all.
The schedule lists a Sabbath school at 9 30 a m with a lesson on The Servantship of Jesus a morning worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon Faith and Policy a special solo and a 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor hour on the topic Love based on 1 Cor 18 young people invited no evening worship.
The United Christian Endeavor will hold its weekly meeting at 6 30 p m with all invited. At 7 30 p m the minister will preach on A Firm Foundation. All are cordially welcomed to attend these services.
Bishop William Lawrence urged generosity as he spoke at Trinity Church about a $5,000,000 pension fund for Episcopal clergy. A Boston dispatch notes he warned that many with incomes of 50 000 to 100 000 are now poor or on the road to poverty due to high fixed charges and living costs. He called for restrained parental money management and taught children to give save and spend proportionately to prepare for future finances.
Cardiff Wales rises as a boom city due to coal mine output and shipping. Shipping clerks now own fleets and miners earn about $100 weekly. The city invested $150 million in the last British war span, yielding substantial per capita gains.
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes rising demand for locally made skis across Arizona, California, and all states where winter sports are possible. Canada shows immense demand. the world’s largest ski factory operates in St Paul. Skis use Louisiana yellow pine, Florida hickory, ash and maple. process includes planing, marking, sawing, grooving, steaming, bending, and painting. Skiing has surged in the US and Canada, with the US government even buying skis for rangers and officials.
A sick man asks Mary to burn his dress suit in the yard to ensure he will not be buried in it if he dies. She questions the request and he explains his dislike for the outfit and his desire for a certain burial outcome.
No calls too small to answer. Bloomfield Ice and Produce Co offers ice supply and delivery with a motor truck. They pay 40c per cwt for old iron delivered to their plant. Contact Fred Gray at phone 84 and residence 218 Town. The Democrat annual rate is $1.50.
The text argues that sustained belief and mental focus drive achievement. It cites Napoleon and Jeanne d Arc as examples and claims successful people persist without dwelling on discouragement, maintaining a firm faith that they will reach their goals.
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